Melanie Griffiths
Melanie is editor of Period Living, Britain’s best-selling period homes magazine, which is available internationally and covers all aspects of caring for an older home and garden.
She also writes regular articles for Homesandgardens.com, with a particular focus on gardening.
Having worked in the industry for almost two decades, Melanie is interested in all aspects of homes and gardens. Her previous roles include working on Real Homes and Homebuilding & Renovating, and she has also contributed to Gardening Etc. She has an English degree and has also studied interior design.
A country girl at heart, Melanie lives in a rural village in England, just outside the Cotswolds. She has been busy renovating her home, but it is still a work in progress – the current project is extending and remodeling the kitchen.
Her main hobby is gardening, and she spends much of her spare time outdoors, adding extra flower beds where she can find the room, and experimenting with new plants. In the past couple of years, she has become passionate about growing organic fruit and vegetables and, aside from a few notable failures, has loved cultivating her own home-grown produce.
Melanie also loves to explore heritage properties and gardens in her spare time, and endeavours to take design and planting inspiration for her own projects.
Latest articles by Melanie Griffiths
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How to plant plum trees
Discover how to plant plum trees to ensure a bountiful crop of the most versatile fruit
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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How to plant fruit trees – an expert guide
Discover how to plant fruit trees to create your own backyard orchard and enjoy a delicious harvest for years to come
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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How to divide plants – multiply your perennials, bulb flowers and succulents
Discover how to divide plants to keep them healthy, and fill the garden with more of your best-loved varieties
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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Trees with red berries – our favorite berry trees for color and interest
Trees with red berries will add vibrancy to your garden in the bleakest months, and provide vital food for wildlife. Discover the best varieties to plant
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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Best trees for shade – including fast-growing varieties
Discover the best trees for shade, to cool down in the summer and add color and interest year round
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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How to remove a tree stump
Learn how to remove a tree stump on a DIY basis – and when to call in the professionals
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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How to grow kidney beans – a healthy inclusion to the home garden
Discover how to grow kidney beans – and enjoy a continuous supply of delicious, nutritious legumes
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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WIN a wood-burning stove worth £1,995 in our Contura competition
Get your home ready for colder months ahead with this fabulous competition prize from Contura and Period Living
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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How to grow fennel – as a herb or vegetable
Discover how to grow fennel in all its delicious forms, for a most versatile crop that's ready in just 12 weeks
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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How to grow leeks – from seed or existing plants
Discover how to grow leeks for the most versatile crop that will beautify the veg patch year round
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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How to grow kiwi from seed – for the most delicious fruits
Discover how to grow kiwi from seed for a beautiful feature in the garden that yields the most sumptuous fruit
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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How to grow peas – in pots and in the ground
Discover how to grow peas at home, and enjoy a bountiful harvest of one of nature’s sweetest crops
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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How to grow blueberries – from cuttings or seed
Discover how to grow blueberries for the most delicious, space-efficient fruit that you can grow on your patio
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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How to grow thyme
Follow this guide on how to grow thyme, and enjoy this delicious, low-maintenance herb all year round
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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How to grow microgreens – the fastest, tastiest superfood
Salads, herbs and vegetables are better in miniature. Discover how to grow microgreens in a matter of days, and elevate everyday meals to the ranks of high-end restaurants
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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How to grow cilantro
Discover how to grow cilantro from seed or cuttings – and how to harvest it to get the most out of this most versatile, aromatic ingredient
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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Garden jobs for May – what to do, seeds to sow, and flowers to plant
These essential garden jobs for May will get your plot ready for the long, glorious summer ahead
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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How to restore cast iron – make repairs, remove rust and paint, and refinish
Find out how to restore cast iron – including fireplaces, garden furniture, railings, and even pans, to keep them in good condition for many more years to come
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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Monty Don’s tips on planting summer bulbs
Fill your garden with scent and color by planting a profusion of summer bulbs. Our favorite celebrity gardener offers expert insight
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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Monty Don's tips on planting lilies – for a deliciously scented garden
Planting lilies will create a feast for the senses, and it couldn't be easier with this advice from the celebrity gardener
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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Introducing the Period Living bed collection at Wrought Iron & Brass Bed Co
In a new collaboration, Period Living has put its name to a range of beautiful beds by the Wrought Iron & Brass Bed Co – see the designs and find out how to save £250
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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Monty Don shares his top tips for planting bare root trees – but do it now, before it's too late
Follow this expert advice for planting bare root trees from the celebrity gardener for stronger, healthier plants
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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10 clever ways to use a range cooker – that don't involve cooking
Your range cooker does so much more than make delicious meals. Discover how to use it for a multitude of tasks that will enhance your home life
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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Sash windows – what to do when choosing, restoring or replacing your frames and glass
Discover how to restore original sash windows to their former glory, or invest in beautiful new designs to suit your home's era
By Melanie Griffiths Published